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120 Elm St, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$610,000
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,271
Sq Ft
$480
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1875
Year Built
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jan 15, 2015 • MLS# 71784301 Copied! • Updated Feb 20, 2015

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $609,000
Final Sale Price: $610,000
Difference: +$1,000 (+0.2%)
Performance Metrics
100.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $479
Sale $/sq ft: $480
This property sold for $480 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$480/sq ft
Area Average
$347/sq ft
Difference
+38.2%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

This charming 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath single family home offers a desirable layout with high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors throughout and open kitchen and living spaces with a gas fireplace. The second floor features a spacious bedroom with a full bathroom and laundry. The bright master suite, located on the top floor, has spacious closets, en suite bath and a gas fireplace. Completing this home are two private outdoor spaces; back patio and roof deck off the master. The home includes a full basement, accessed through an exterior door.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.4%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73547983
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 10, 2026
$5,250
MLS #73547983 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72568401
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 18, 2019
$855,000
MLS #72568401
Sold
Feb 20, 2015
$610,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
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Listed for Sale
Jan 15, 2015
$609,000
Original listing
Agent: Jessica Murphy Office: Hammond Residential

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $5,118 $577,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,118
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$577,800

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1875
Living Area 1,271 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full
Laundry Second Floor
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Antique
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof, Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Patio
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $5,118
Assessed Value $577,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1875
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,271 sq ft
Total Rooms
4

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Dining Room
Kitchen
Living Room

Second Floor

Bathroom2
Bedroom2

Third Floor

Bathroom3
Master Bedroom

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Antique
Year Built: 1875
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Patio
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, T-Station
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.2 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.3 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.3 mi | #589 of 824 | Score: 41.5
Dropped 181 spots from last year
-16.7 below state avg
334 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.1 mi | #11 of 16 | Score: 26.9
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.3 below state avg
634 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.1 mi | #48 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.2 mi | #777 of 824 | Score: 30.7
Dropped 52 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
256 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
1.3 mi | #670 of 824 | Score: 37.5
Improved 47 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
279 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.4 mi | #5 of 12 | Score: 45.3
Improved 124 spots from last year
-12.9 below state avg
109 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.3 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.8 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
6.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.4 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
0.3 mi
UP Academy
3.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
< 0.1 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
1.4 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.3 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
2.7 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.6 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.7 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.9 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
4.4 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
4.6 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Charlestown

120 Elm St, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jessica Murphy
Agent MLS ID CN207253
Office MLS ID BB3017
Listing Data Updated Feb 20, 2015 3:55 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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